Category: Auto Accident
Case against Suzuki Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., clients Adrian and Gwen Johns were recently awarded $12.5 million by a Douglasville jury, the result of injuries sustained from a 2013 accident involving Adrian’s Suzuki motorcycle. The accident, which left Adrian Johns with a broken back and a severe spinal…
There are many steps you can take to reduce your risk of a collision. For example, you should continually monitor the traffic around you, follow the rules of the road, and avoid distracted driving. Unfortunately, not all accidents are preventable, since you cannot control the reckless behavior of…
There is no question that wearing your seat belt is the most effective way to prevent death from an auto accident. However, while a seat belt may save you from wrongful death, it can also cause serious injuries. It is advisable to seek medical attention right away after a collision, even…
It is not uncommon to tailgate or to have someone tailgate your vehicle. This driving habit is often the result of road rage, distracted driving, or impatience. It is also very dangerous and can cause accidents that result in whiplash injuries, head trauma, and other serious conditions. If you have…
In today’s sleep-deprived society, drowsy driving is a major road risk for people of all ages, but teens are especially vulnerable. Teens frequently get behind the wheel without adequate sleep, which can lead to dangerous collisions. If you have been the victim of a car crash involving a…
Ice on the roadway is a dangerous combination. In the south, it is such a rare event that is even more dangerous. Local governments are simply not prepared nor adequately equipped to handle road maintenance. Likewise, many motorists are not accustomed to driving in these treacherous conditions. Compounding…
Distracted drivers are a major problem on our roadways. With the increased use of handheld devices by motorists, the chances of being involved in a car collision has never been greater. Daily, our firm sees victims injured due to the carelessness of another driver. The notion that the careless…
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, one person passed away this morning after a wreck between an SUV and school bus. The accident happened in DeKalb County, Georgia. A spokesperson with the DeKalb Police Department stated the school bus was stopped at the intersection of Panthersville and Oakvale road, when an SUV approached…
Date: Friday, March 9, 2012 Location: Douglas County, Georgia According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a fatal auto accident occurred on Interstate 20 eastbound near Lee Road in Douglas County early this morning. A spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Transportation stated a vehicle ran off the roadway and struck…
According to Channel 2 Action News, three members of a freight train company were transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta after a freight train struck a truck hauling scrap metal. The wreck happened at the CSX Transportation crossing near Loudermilk Drive and Marble Mill Road in Marietta, Georgia. Sherrod…